Communicate via SCORM™ with Your LMS

For ASP.NET

The Problem:

The Sharable Content Object Reference Model (SCORM™) standard for communication between content objects and a Learning Management System (LMS) dictates that communication be via JavaScript. This can conflict with training content that is dynamically created on the server using ASP.NET. For example, you might have a nice "data-bound" quiz that is scored on the server when the user clicks the "Score" button. Passing this data to an LMS via SCORM requires multiple calls of the LMSSetValue() method via JavaScript. How do we do this from server-side code?

The Solution:

The LmsApi object comes to the rescue! The developer calls methods of the LmsApi object in server-side code (Visual Basic, C#, etc.) in order to generate the correct JavaScript. The developer then uses the built-in RegisterClientScriptBlock() method or sets the text of a Literal control to dynamically insert this JavaScript into the web page.

The Uses:

Any content created in ASP.NET that needs to communicate via SCORM 1.2 or 1.3/2004 with an LMS will find the LmsApi object unbelievably helpful. The object supports the entirety of the SCORM "Run-Time Environment" model and provides the ability to work with the data both on the client (JavaScript) or the server (VB, C#, etc.) Dissect the sample projects and then try it for yourself!

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